Power to call for information
Section 18 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 deals with power to call for information. The Commission may call for reports, returns and statements from the Central Government or corporations established by or under any Central Act, Government companies, societies and other local authorities owned or controlled by that Government so as to enable it to exercise general supervision over The Act came into force on 11 Sep 2003.
The Commission may call for reports, returns and statements from the Central Government or corporations established by or under any Central Act, Government companies, societies and other local authorities owned or controlled by that Government so as to enable it to exercise general supervision over the vigilance and anti-corruption work in that Government and in the said corporations, Government companies, societies and local authorities.
Section 18, The Central Vigilance Commission Act, 2003 (Act 45 of 2003).
Questions about Section 18
What does Section 18 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act deal with?
Section 18 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act is headed "Power to call for information". The Commission may call for reports, returns and statements from the Central Government or corporations established by or under any Central Act, Government companies, societies and other local authorities owned or controlled by that Government so as to enable it to exercise general supervision over
How do I find court cases under Section 18 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act?
In judgments and charge sheets this section is written several ways, and each form finds a different set of orders. These search the full text of every order eCourtsIndia holds, best matches first: Central Vigilance Commission Act 18, section 18 Central Vigilance Commission Act, section 18 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act. Each opens the full list of orders on eCourtsIndia, where it can be narrowed by court, year and outcome.
When did Section 18 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act come into force?
Section 18 of the Central Vigilance Commission Act, cited as Central Vigilance Commission Act 18, came into force on 11 Sep 2003, having been enacted on 11 Sep 2003. It is in force as at the date shown on this page.
Other sections of this Act
- 8. Functions and powers of Central Vigilance Commission809 words
- 26. Amendment of Act 25 of 1946669 words
- 5. Terms and other conditions of service of Central Vigilance Commissioner609 words
- 3. Constitution of Central Vigilance Commission476 words
- 25. Appointments, etc., of officers of Directorate of Enforcement372 words
- 6. Removal of Central Vigilance Commissioner and Vigilance Commissioner343 words
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